What is the Healthiest Vape? Your #1 Guide to Safety & Healthier Vaping

Learn the ins and outs of healthier vaping practices, the safest ways to vape nicotine, and how to make informed choices about vape devices and disposable vapes.

Delving into the world of vaping raises a myriad of health-related questions: is vaping healthy? What’s the healthiest way to vape?

While the term “healthy” may not precisely apply due to the inherent risks of inhaling any substances besides pure air, our focus is on harm reduction from smoking and finding the least harmful methods to help get you off the cigarettes for good.

What is the Healthiest Way to Vape?

Per numerous experts, the best way to vape is by using top-notch, reliable devices and E-Liquids from dependable suppliers like us. Modern devices come with spot-on temperature controls and internal chipsets, making sure your E-Liquid is vaporised seamlessly, so you can worry less about inhaling any nasty stuff.

Moreover, using premium E-Liquids, preferably with more vegetable glycerin (VG) and less propylene glycol (PG), can help reduce potential irritation to the throat and lungs.

The most important factors in vaping safely come down to maintenance. Proper maintenance of your vape, including regular cleaning and coil or pod changing, can mean the difference between a pleasant experience and vaping burnt, chemical-infused vapour. You should never vape on a burnt coil or pod, and you should strive to clean your pod, tank, and device roughly once a week.

What is the Safest Form of Nicotine?

Nicotine, while addictive, impacts individuals differently and is not inherently harmful in its purest state. The safest form depends on an individual’s needs, health status, and previous smoking habits. Nicotine salts, for example, provide a smoother nicotine hit reminiscent of traditional cigarettes and can be beneficial for many transitioning away from smoking.

It’s important to note that nicotine is not the ultra-harmful chemical that many people believe it to be (and that those glaring nicotine warnings may lead you to believe). Nicotine is not responsible for lung or heart diseases, nor is it known to cause cancer.

It’s a short-acting stimulant that, when used on its own, is fairly safe for adults who don’t have any significant health problems. Just ask the millions who’ve safely used NRT products (like nicotine patches or gum) for the past several decades.

However, nicotine is very addictive—but if you’re vaping to quit smoking, you’re already addicted to nicotine, so this point is null. If you are not a smoker or have never smoked, you should not be vaping at all.

What is the Safest Vape for Your Lungs?

When considering the lung-safest vape, it’s important to opt for vapes offering internal chipsets, efficient filtration systems, and the use of high-quality E-Liquids, much like the products we offer in our vape shop. Devices from our starter vape kits and pod kits categories make for a sound beginning to a safer vaping journey.

However, above all else, you should note that all devices and E-Liquids entering the UK vape market have been through rigorous testing and approval processes from the MHRA and TPD. All vapes and juices for sale in the UK have been approved by relevant regulatory bodies, so you can rest assured that any and all legal vape products have already had their safety profiles checked.

Are Disposable Vapes Safe?

The safety and health implications of disposable vapes largely depend on product quality and usage habits. Elf Bar Disposable Vapes, designed with safety standards in mind, present a relatively safe choice. But in truth, all of the disposable vapes we stock have the same safety profile, and none of the vape products on the UK market are any more or less safe than the next.

Anyone claiming that a particular disposable vape brand or product is safer than another product is not only wrong, but in breach of UK law.

It’s crucial to remember that no vape product can promise absolute safety or be deemed 100% healthy, as research is still ongoing as to the long-term effects of vaping. As of now, researchers believe that vaping is at least 95% safer than smoking cigarettes.

What is the Safest Disposable Vape?

Identifying the safest disposable vape comes down to brand reputation and product quality, but most of all, it comes down to UK legality.

If a product is legal for sale in the UK, you can rest assured that it has been subject to rigorous testing by the relevant authorities—namely, MHRA and TPD.

If a product is not legal for sale in the UK, like the larger 10ml Elf Bars or Lost Mary vapes that you may find in less reputable shops and dodgy off-licences, these devices are unregulated and should be used at your own peril. As they have not been tested or approved by the UK governing bodies, you cannot be sure what is in them, if they’re safe, or if they’re even real to begin with.

Will Disposable Vapes be Healthy for My Lungs?

In terms of health impacts, it’s important to remember that any form of vaping involves inhaling substances besides air into the lungs, and thus comes with potential risks. However, if you were previously a smoker (you should only vape if you are or were a smoker), making the switch to vaping will reduce the overall number of pollutants and carcinogens you’re inhaling and is thus much healthier for you.

Using high-quality, legal disposable vapes from reliable brands and moderating your usage can significantly reduce these risks. While no vape product can promise absolute lung health, making informed choices like these can contribute towards a more responsible vaping journey.

Are Aromatherapy Diffuser Vapes with Essential Oils Safer than Nicotine Vapes?

Aromatherapy diffuser vapes or personal diffusers vaporise essential oils or aromatherapy blends for inhalation. Their health impact, compared to regular vapes that typically contain nicotine, is questionable, as they’re a relatively new invention—and we know that many essential oils should not be ingested and can be poisonous to humans.

The safety of these products thus depends on several factors including the substances inhaled and individual health conditions.

When questioned if vaping essential oils is safe, Dr. Susan Chiarito of the American Academy of Family Physicians‘ Commission on Health of the Public and Science warned: “Essential oils are a volatile organic compound (VOC) that when heated over 150 to 180° Fahrenheit [65.5 to 82.2° Celsius] can convert to abnormal compounds that can be damaging to our lungs, mouth, teeth, and nose on contact with the burning compound.”

She also added that essential oils may trigger allergic reactions in some people, and that a person can spontaneously develop an allergy at any time.

When considering potential risks, keep in mind that just like nicotine vapes, not all substances in diffuser sticks are risk-free. Even though essential oils are natural, they can be harmful or irritating when inhaled, particularly for individuals with specific health conditions like asthma or allergies. Also, the quality and purity of essential oils can vary significantly, impacting the overall safety.

While diffuser sticks might be viewed as a ‘healthier’ alternative to nicotine vapes due to the absence of nicotine (which, in itself, is about as harmful as a cup of coffee), it’s crucial to remember that they are not without potential risks and have not been thoroughly evaluated for safety.

What is the Safest Way to Vape Nicotine?

Safe nicotine vaping revolves around moderation and the correct device, as well as maintaining your device (eg. regularly cleaning and changing your coils/pods) if you’re using a refillable vape. Excessive nicotine can lead to unpleasant effects such as dizziness, nausea, and a raised heart rate—however, these symptoms are rarely serious and are almost never life-threatening.

If you experience any negative effects from vaping, stop vaping and wait. The effects should wear off as the nicotine leaves your system, which usually takes around 2 hours. If symptoms persist, contact a healthcare provider.

How Much Is Too Much Nicotine in My Vape?

You can have too much nicotine, though the effects of vaping too much nicotine are rarely serious. How much nicotine you should have in your vape will vary based on personal tolerance and past smoking habits.

Typically, E-Liquids come in diverse nicotine strengths, from 0mg (nicotine-free) to 20mg (high strength) here in the UK. In other parts of the world, you can find nicotine strengths up to (and above) 50mg/ml.

If you are or were a heavy smoker, 20mg is a perfectly reasonable starting strength, while light or moderate smokers may want to opt for 10mg or 5mg nicotine strengths.

Nicotine-free vapes are generally reserved for those who have weaned themselves off of nicotine and are not for non-smokers, as nicotine-free vapes still carry health risks to non-smokers.

Use these levels as a guide to identify your optimal nicotine consumption.

You should not be vaping if you were never a smoker.

For more information, check out our definitive guide: What Nicotine Strength Should I Buy?

So, what is the healthiest vape?

If your buying from a trusted retailer, the ingredients that make up a vape juice remain the same: propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, nicotine and flavourings. Therefore, no one vape is particularly healthier than another.

It must be stressed, vaping provides no health benefits to those who never smoked in the first place, and can be potentially dangerous in this scenario. However, for those who formerly smoked or currently smoke tobacco, a vape contains none of the cancer causing chemicals that a cigarette does, making it a much more beneficial product.

Conclusion

Although no vaping form can be classified as entirely ‘healthy,’ given that you’re inhaling a substance besides pure air, adopting safer practices and choosing high-quality devices and TPD-approved E-Liquids can significantly reduce potential risks.

Whether it’s E-Liquids, starter kits, or disposable vapes, remember that your safer vaping journey begins with a trusted retailer like Vape Green.